Testing Methods for Urine Glucose and Other Reducing Substances

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Testing Methods for Urine Glucose and Other Reducing Substances

Reagent strips use enzyme tests that are specific for glucose. The enzyme is impregnated on the reagent strip along with a color indicator. Copper reduction methods are used to detect all reducing substances, including glucose.